Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 2026

YardShopper ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the YardShopper website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using YardShopper, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Create an account
  • Post or manage a yard sale listing
  • Purchase listing credits
  • Contact us for support

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Language preference (English or Spanish)
  • Payment-related identifiers (processed by third-party payment processors)

We do not store full credit card numbers.

b. Listing & Location Information

When you create a yard sale listing, we collect:

  • Sale title and description
  • Sale dates and times
  • Physical address of the sale
  • Geolocation data (latitude/longitude) derived from the address

This information is required for the core functionality of displaying sales accurately on the map and enabling navigation for shoppers.

Listings posted to YardShopper are public by design.

c. Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Service, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Device type and operating system
  • Browser type
  • App usage data (pages viewed, actions taken)
  • Approximate location (city/state level)

This data is used for analytics, security, and improving the Service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain YardShopper
  • Display yard sales on the map
  • Process payments and manage listing credits
  • Authenticate users and prevent fraud
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve features, performance, and user experience
  • Communicate important updates (e.g., policy changes, service notices)

We do not sell user data or monetize personal information.

3. Payments & Third-Party Services

YardShopper uses trusted third-party providers to operate core features, including:

  • Payment processing
  • Mapping and address autocomplete
  • Authentication and account management
  • Analytics and infrastructure hosting

These third parties may process limited user data solely to provide their services. They are contractually obligated to safeguard your information and may not use it for their own marketing purposes.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who support YardShopper's functionality
  • To comply with legal obligations or lawful requests
  • To protect the rights, safety, and integrity of YardShopper and its users
  • In connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger or acquisition)

We do not share data with advertisers or data brokers.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain user sessions
  • Remember preferences
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns

You may control cookies through your browser or device settings, though some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

6. User Controls & Choices

You may:

  • Edit or delete your listings at any time
  • Request account deletion
  • Request access to or correction of your personal data

To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the information below.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Service
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

Public listings may remain visible until they expire or are removed by the user or by YardShopper for policy violations.

8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

YardShopper is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. International Users

If you access YardShopper from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ.

11. GDPR & California Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights, including:

  • The right to access your data
  • The right to request deletion
  • The right to restrict or object to processing

YardShopper honors applicable privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA, where required.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Your continued use of YardShopper after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

Email: yardshopperapp@gmail.com

This Privacy Policy is intended to provide transparency and build trust. YardShopper exists to help communities connect—without exploiting user data.

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